Childminder in Surrey

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 April 2018 19 March 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 Children make good progress. The childminder makes accurate observations and assessments of each child and plans activities that motivate them to learn. She clearly identifies children's next steps in their learning and development.  The childminder creates a calm, happy and positive environment for children. This helps children to feel comfortable, flourish and develop confidence in their own abilities.  The childminder establishes good partnerships with parents. She keeps them up to date about children's progress. They work effectively together to promote continuity of children's learning, development and care.  Children are polite and behave well. The childminder consistently praises children's efforts and achievements. This helps to build up children's self-esteem and self- confidence.  Since the last inspection, the childminder has made improvements to how she works with other early years settings children attend. There is now a cohesive approach to

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not consolidate children's understanding and use of new words and sounds to help them make rapid progress in their language and communication.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 build on the good teaching techniques used, to help children make rapid progress in their language and communication.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through reading the written feedback provided.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at a selection of relevant documentation.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector and the childminder evaluated the effectiveness of an activity together.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of the procedures she must follow if she has a concern about a child in her care. She knows the signs and symptoms that would cause her concern about a child's safety or welfare. Risk assessments are effective and all areas of the childminder's home are safe and secure. The childminder regularly asks parents and children for their feedback to strengthen her practice even further. Parents comment positively about all aspects of her provision. Written comments include, 'I would recommend her to anyone'. The childminder is proactive in keeping her childcare knowledge up to date. For example, she attends training, completes online training modules and networks with other professionals.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Activities are challenging, enjoyable and help children progress in their learning and development. The childminder provides exciting new experiences that promote children's strong exploratory impulse. For example, young children are eager to explore the new garage and car resources. They show confidence in moving cars along the ramp and discover how cars can travel back down the ramp. The childminder's good-quality interventions help children to learn about the world around them. For example, young children are discovering how things work as they press the buttons on top of the car to make the lights flash. The childminder helps children to develop their early counting skills, such as counting and pointing to objects during children's play. The childminder tracks children's learning and development well. This helps ensure any gaps in learning are swiftly identified so that any additional support is quickly put into place.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides children with healthy snacks and meals. She provides a wide range of opportunities for children to socialise with others, gain a range of physical skills and learn about the community. They enjoy playing outside in the fresh air with wheeled toys, going for walks and visits to community groups.

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Outcomes for children are good

Young children are becoming increasingly independent and take responsibility for simple tasks. For example, they help themselves to their water beakers and choose the resources they wish to use. Children form strong emotional bonds with this kind and caring childminder. They enjoy their time with her and gain the skills they require for their future learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY466305 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 1069553 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 19 March 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Lightwater, Surrey. She provides care from Monday to Friday, for most of the year.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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